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Lonicera nitida Red Tips

The name Lonicera nitida Red Tips describes the color of the new leaves that emerge red purple, turn reddish brown and then green as they mature. The glossy, half inch, rounded foliage comes in pairs down the burgundy stems. Many of the green leaves have a hint of a red central ve inch This many branched shrub is easy to grow and easy to shape. An ideal candidate for adding to moss animal topiaries. The fact that the new red growth continues to emerge through out the growing season gives it great ornamental value.
Seasonality is Spring. Measurements are around 3 feet x 3 feet
Colors are White flowers
Availability & Shipping Plant Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9